Interweave Knitting and Crochet Magazines

Interweave Knits Summer 2009.

Keep knitting all summer long with crisp, breezy knits to keep you cool: delicate heirloom techniques, unexpected lace, drapings and pleats, and modern shapes keep things simple and sweet. PLUS, get a glimpse into Deborah Newton’s design world and learn all about jogless stripes from TechKnitter.

Interweave Crochet Spring 2009

Welcome spring with light wraps and stylish cover-ups, as well as easy-carry totes and a cabled baby blanket. A medley of 20 projects will keep you crocheting into summer. Doris Chan unravels the mysteries of lace, and Back to Basics shows how to do linked crochet. In crochet history, Dora Ohrenstein seeks crochet’s origins, and Departures peeks into the tiny world of Mariella Vitale.

**New** ~ Knitscene Spring 2009

In this issue, you will:

Get 32 new patterns!
Learn 4 essential buttonhole techniques
Learn to spin your own yarn with a drop spindle
Read about designer Cathy Carron’s fabulous knitting life
Get the Knitscene-exclusive Cathy Carron spring design collection
Explore 2 new rustic yarns and 4 favorite chunky yarns, plus projects
Try your hand at crochet with easy accessories
Find fashion tips for styling your handknits
Be inspired!
Have fun with yarn!

Interweave Knits Spring 2009

SPRING FORWARD—open up your windows, take off those heavy coats, and get started on some knits that will wake you up after the long winter. Cool, sheer fabrics; the simplest and cleverest silhouettes; motifs and constructions that burst into bloom; quick accessories with a twist—everything’s fresh and waiting for your needles.

Interweave Knits Winter 2008

Curl up and get cozy with the Winter issue of Interweave Knits: Projects for every knitter’s basket include quick hats and scarves that use simple but high-impact techniques; lush cables on pillows, clever accessories, and cozy cardigans; simple, rustic textures and classic shapes on sweaters for men and women; and right-now pullovers and jackets that pair sophisticated silhouettes with the easiest knitting. PLUS, Deborah Newton teaches a little knitting theory, find out where knitting and folklore join, and meet Vicki Square.

Interweave Crochet Fall 2007.

Interweave Crochet celebrates its first quarterly issue with cozy, feminine designs for fall. With a focus on lace and detail on the one hand, and simplicity on the other, these patterns are sure to turn your mind to outfitting yourself and those you love for the cooler seasons. Also, an exploration of felting crochet crosses over into projects from wraps to bags to a car coat. Plus, Doris Chan's design MO (modus operandi) is brought to light in our designer profile, and the current resurgence of crochet is interpreted in the light of the craft's last heyday in the 1970s.

Interweave Crochet Winter 2008

Winter blows in with cozy, comfortable, inspiring crochet for cold days and nights. Cardigans in various shapes, innovative home decor, and accessories galore will keep you with hook in hand throughout the season. Sharpen your technical skills with a tutorial on changing colors and Annette Petavy’s Beyond the Basics on assembling garments. Michelle Wiener explores political statements made through crochet and Departures highlights the art of the International Fiber Collaborative.

The Fall 2008 Knits brings you cozy textures, silhouettes both classic and innovative, and sweaters and accessories galore. Explore all the things you can do with wool; the beauty of the knit stitch itself in big yarns; bias fabrics and innovative shapings; and how to mix weights and fibers for sweaters that are more than the sums of their parts.

The summer issue of Knits is packed with colorwork, texture, airy lace, and delicate details—but the knitting is easy, unfussy, and just right for these lazy days.

The weather outside is frightful, but the knitting’s so delightful—so grab your yarn and needles and curl up with the third annual issue of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts. From one-afternoon wonders to intricate treasures, there’s something to knit or craft for family and friends, other knitters, and even yourself. Learn easy techniques to dress up simple knitting, make luxury yarns go far, and get ideas for quick craft projects to share. And participate in our first-ever Count the Sheep Contest, featuring guest illustrator Franklin Habit, and win great prizes! Happy Holidays!

Spring forward with 24 sweet knits: We take a look at interpreting seamstress touches into knitted fabric, lace wraps, and garments and subtle, fresh textures to keep you cool. Also in this issue, we explore what linen can do in some unexpected blends, and Véronik Avery shares an ultimate finishing guide with a couture-like attention to detail.
Spring forward with 24 sweet knits: We take a look at interpreting seamstress touches into knitted fabric, lace wraps, and garments and subtle, fresh textures to keep you cool. Also in this issue, we explore what linen can do in some unexpected blends, and Véronik Avery shares an ultimate finishing guide with a couture-like attention to detail.

"Warm your needles with classic sweaters and accessories: Vintage-inspired patterns and fabrics, casual weekend sweaters, and beautifully fitted jackets and pullovers."

Articles:
Shane Waltener: Sharing the Space, Changing the View
Sabrina Gschwandtner

Book Excerpt: Discovering Alpaca From The Knitter’s Book of Yarn
Clara Parkes

Real Knitters: Subway Mittens
Bethany Little

Designer Profile: Kristin Nicholas
A designer as vibrant as her knitting
Marilyn Roberts

Beyond the Basics: Set-In Sleeves: A Love Affair
Demystifying sleeve caps
Pam Allen

Interweave Crochet Fall 2008

Fall arrives with a wide assortment of inspiring projects for cooler days. Cozy sweaters and accessories are inspired by history, post stitches and cables make a comeback, alpaca indulges the senses. An assortment of simple projects are appropriate for beginners and don’t sacrifice on style. Michelle Wiener takes us on a journey of yarn, from raising fiber animals to crocheting and all the steps between. Annette Petavy illustrates a variety of seaming techniques in the first part of a two-part series on garment construction. Get better acquainted with prolific designer Robyn Chachula and glimpse the stunning art of Emily Barletta.

Welcome summer with light, comfy projects perfect for hot-weather fun and fashion. Tank tops, camisoles, and accessories help regulate temperature; projects for babies are cute, quick and fun; and filet crochet spruces up simple patterns. Edie Eckman saves you time and headaches by explaining how to join motifs as you go, and Michelle Wiener explores crochet’s spiritual side in her quarterly column. Crochet Around Town transports you to Philadelphia, and we introduce several new departments, including a Reader Gallery, Back to Basics, and Departures.

Fresh for spring, Interweave Crochet is full of classic, feminine designs to welcome warmer weather. Lacy tunics, simple pullovers, and lovely scarves herald the season of renewal. Plus, Doris Chan completes her introduction to shaping garments for a perfect fit, Gwen Blakley Kinsler profiles designer Kathy Merrick, Michelle Wiener explores crochet as a cottage industry, and Vickie Howell launches our new Crochet Around Town column by taking us on a crafty tour of Austin, Texas.

This winter, Interweave Crochet gets both cozy and elegant with warm and festive designs and great gift ideas. From a lacy, close-fitting cardigan to a casual alpaca pullover to a pair of sweaters for the man or boys in your life, your fingers will certainly be kept busy this winter season. Add in hats, wraps, scarves, and bags to the mix, and you might just hand-stitch most of your holiday gifts this year. Plus, Dora Ohrenstein's feature on Irish crochet is accompanied by two wraps inspired by the 19th-Century technique, we explore Carol Ventura's passion for tapestry crochet, and Doris Chan illuminates the importance of shaping garments in the first part of a two-part series.

What is fun to make and wearable in real life? What’s slightly quirky and unique without being outlandish? What is a good use of a yarn? What do people need in their closets?

The collection you’ll find in this issue of Knitscene is what we worked up on the basis of those questions. These are not novelty projects or purely conceptual, these are work-horse knits that fit into everyday life and can become funky or trendy through styling. At the end of the day, though phenomenal and intriguing as knits, these projects are real clothes. There’s no greater pleasure than getting repeated use out of a sweater you made—loving every stitch, the way it looks with everything, washing it season after season and seeing it rebloom. You’ll be so glad you made it.

Sprout into Spring 2007 with 27 styles.